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The Fisherman's Diary

  • 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 23m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
787
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Onyama Laura, Ramsey Nouah, Enah Johnscott, and Kang Quintus in The Fisherman's Diary (2020)
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Ekah is determined to go to school in a village of fishermen where a girl child's education is considered a taboo. Her drive to break this old adage gets her embroiled with her father, Solom... Read allEkah is determined to go to school in a village of fishermen where a girl child's education is considered a taboo. Her drive to break this old adage gets her embroiled with her father, Solomon's past.Ekah is determined to go to school in a village of fishermen where a girl child's education is considered a taboo. Her drive to break this old adage gets her embroiled with her father, Solomon's past.

  • Director
    • Enah Johnscott
  • Writers
    • Proxy Buh
    • Enah Johnscott
  • Stars
    • Kang Quintus
    • Faith Fidel
    • Cosson Chinepoh
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    787
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Enah Johnscott
    • Writers
      • Proxy Buh
      • Enah Johnscott
    • Stars
      • Kang Quintus
      • Faith Fidel
      • Cosson Chinepoh
    • 22User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Kang Quintus
    • Solomon
    Faith Fidel
    • Ekah
    Cosson Chinepoh
    • Lucas
    • (as Cosson Chinopoh)
    Ramsey Nouah
    • Anang Joe
    Ndamo Damarise
    • Teacher Bibih
    • (as Ndamo Damaris)
    Godwill Neba
    • Sule
    • (as Neba Godwill Awantu)
    Onyama Laura
    • Barbara
    Prince Sube Mayorchu
    • Moustaffa
    • (as Prince Sube)
    Daphne Njie
    • Mrs. Anang Joe
    Zoe Elora Ebai Mayohchou
    • Andong
    Nimo Loveline
    • Senior Ekah
    • (as Nimo Loveline Bauer)
    Godisz Fungwa
    • Kum Peter
    Modesta Forkwa
    • Stella
    Eyong Juzzy
    • Lizza
    Beatrice Mokake
    • Senior Andong
    • Director
      • Enah Johnscott
    • Writers
      • Proxy Buh
      • Enah Johnscott
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews22

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    9noransunjwi

    Great film, great exposure.

    As a Cameroonian and a lover of film I appreciate this very much. The message was clear and it brought light it a sad problem. It showed us the importance of education and that young girls are worth more than any amount of money.
    8cocobean-30157

    Where did they find this reviewer?!

    Boy, I hope this imdb reviewer has a day job. "Great filmaking" is much more than slick Hollywood effects or great use of light and shadow blah blah. In many cases, a film's innocent and unsophisticated presentation can be the very thing that makes it good, though this film has alot more going for it than just that. Maybe the reviewer would have preferred Denzel as the father, but thought it was quite good as is.
    10waguelucrece

    One of the best Cameroonian movie, if not the best

    I loved everything about this movie: the script, the actors play, the story, the emotions behind the scenes. It's a must see. I love the fact that it points out some problems that are unfortunately still common in some of our villages. The script being completely in pidgin and local language makes the movie even more relatable. It's a 10 out of 10 for me.
    10nadinengu

    A must watch

    Let me go ahead & say this is my first ever IMDb review but it had to be done.

    I've watched many African movies in my lifetime & this is the first time in a LONG long time I've been impressed by any movie. It had many valuable lessons and touched on topics like, sacrifice in love, girls education , betrayal , friendship, etc. The main character played by Faith Fidel brought me to tears.

    I thoroughly enjoyed everything about the movie, the soundtrack was great.

    Riveting !

    I wish everyone who worked on this project continued success.

    Cameroon O'bosso! Cameroon 🇨🇲 oye.
    9DogePelis2015

    THE CRUDE REALITY

    It is the first film completely made in Africa that I see and I really liked it; the plot is very good and the acting is excellent. TOTALLY RECOMMENDED!

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      Selected to represent Cameroon in the Best International Feature category at the 2021 Academy Awards. The film was the first to represent Cameroon at the Oscars since 1980, and the second overall.

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 2020 (Cameroon)
    • Country of origin
      • Cameroon
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nhật Ký Ngư Dân
    • Production company
      • Kang Quintus Films
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 23m(143 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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